20-Point Pet Hotel Inspection Checklist

Before entrusting your pet to any facility, use this checklist during your visit.

Facility & Safety

  1. Clean smell — No strong ammonia or feces odors
  2. Secure fencing — Double gates, no escape routes
  3. Separate areas — Dogs and cats fully separated
  4. Emergency exits — Clearly marked and accessible
  5. Fire safety — Extinguishers, smoke detectors

Accommodation Quality

  1. Individual spaces — No shared kennels between strangers
  2. Bedding quality — Clean, regularly changed
  3. Temperature control — AC/heating in all areas
  4. Natural light — Access to windows or outdoor views
  5. Size appropriate — Room large enough for breed

Food & Water

  1. Fresh water — Available 24/7, clean bowls
  2. Individual feeding — No communal food areas
  3. Diet flexibility — Ability to accommodate special diets
  4. Meal schedule — Posted and followed consistently

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  1. Vet relationship — On-call vet or clinic nearby
  2. Vaccination verification — They check your records
  3. Isolation protocol — How sick pets are handled
  4. Emergency plan — Written protocol available

Communication

  1. Photo updates — Daily or upon request
  2. 24/7 contact — Reachable at all times